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Israel shuts schools, bans gatherings as Iran launches retaliatory missiles

Israelis gather in a bomb shelter, after missiles were launched towards Israel from Iran following strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Tomer Appelbaum

Medical activities halted at Gaza hospital after reports of gunmen, suspected weapons transfers

A Palestinian war-wounded man waits at the entrance, hoping to receive medical treatment, at a clinic run by medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), amid shortages of medical supplies, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, December 31, 2025. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

What to know about Gaza's Rafah border crossing

Egyptian ambulances line up to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border from the Egyptian side, following the first day Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for people on foot, in Rafah, Egypt, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

My patient was dying, but would his wife accept it?

People healthcare professionals describe as 'difficult' are often struggling to do the best for their loved one, says the writer..

Patients empowered to play bigger role in own healthcare journey and decisions

NHG Health’s chief of health services and outcomes research John Abisheganaden examining Madam Merly Hong, a patient with Tan Tock Seng Hospital since 2016.

Dedicated clinical care coordinators to work with brain tumour patients during home recovery

Brain Tumour Society Singapore (BTSS) founder Melissa Lim with Mr Peter Koh, a long-time volunteer with BTSS who was recognised for his contributions to brain tumour patients on Jan 25.

Dialysis at home a better option for kidney patients, but take-up remains low

Experienced peritoneal dialysis nurses like Ms Shadirah Zaharum (left) help patients like Madam Norhyati Buang manage their condition, offer advice on living conditions and provide emotional support.

What is peritoneal dialysis, and what are its benefits?

In peritoneal dialysis, a permanent catheter is surgically placed, with one end in the abdominal cavity and the other on the outside to allow the dialysis fluid to flow into and out of the abdominal cavity.

Explosion rips through Pennsylvania nursing home

Firefighters work at the site after a gas explosion caused a partial building collapse at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, U.S. December 23, 2025. REUTERS/Bastiaan Slabbers

Who is left, when illness takes away your mind or body?

A sense of self can drive survival and live on in memories.

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